The slave ship Chambres began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: Chambres; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 233. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hird, James; Investor: Hird, James; Investor: Jones, John C; Investor: Welsh, Robert; Captain: Young, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 October 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.